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Can be defined as 'partial or total loss of memory, usually resulting from shock, psychological disturbance, brain injury, or illness.'

Two types are:

Anterograde- 'The inability to learn and store new memories after a brain injury. Memories before the injury can be recalled.'

Retrograde- This refers to loss of memory of events before the injury

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